Proposed County Budget, Paper Mill Opens Bistro and Bar and Newark's First Walmart in Top County News

Millburn Mayor Sandra Haimoff praised Rep. Leonard Lance, NJ-07 for organizing the meeting with mayors from Union and Essex counties to discuss the Rahway River Basin feasibility study.

Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools Reexamine Security Practices

Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools Superintendent James Heinegg said Monday the district is taking both short and long-term measures to improve security in the wake of a mass shooting at a Newtown, Conn. elementary school in December.

SOPAC Annouces New Executive Director Pick

The Board of Governors of the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) today announced the appointment of Mark Packer as its new Executive Director. Packer will assume his official duties at SOPAC on March 1, 2013.

Soil Contamination Stymies Edgemont Park Dredging Plan

Tests done in preparation for the dredging of Edgemont Park pond found higher than expected soil contamination levels, forcing planners to scrap an extensive improvement plan.

Panic Buttons In NJ Schools Proposed By Essex Assemblyman

Democratic Assemblyman Ralph Caputo's plan would also install red emergency lights outside schools.

Maplewood Chooses New Fire Chief

The Maplewood Township Committee has appointed Deputy Chief Michael Dingelstedt to be the new Fire Chief, according to a news release from the township on Monday.

Paper Mill Playhouse Opens Bistro and Bar

The Paper Mill Playhouse has opened the doors to its own bar and bistro for guests to enjoy before or after plays — or just for another dining option steps away from downtown Millburn.

$1 Million Donated for Branch Brook Park Path

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is donating $1 million towards the construction of a two-mile, rubberized walking path in Branch Brook Park, county officials announced last week. 

County Executive Introduces $732M Budget

County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo says Essex on sound fiscal footing with $31 million surplus

"Brook Park" Could Blossom in Maplewood

Former Mayor Fred Profeta proposes to help fund new pocket park near Jefferson School.

Verona Zoning Board May Decide Fate of Bloomfield Ave. Property

A hearing for a proposed three-story mixed retail and residential building will continue at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10.

'Disney on Ice' Returns to Prudential Center in January

Mayor Cory Booker (center) teamed up with Mr. and Mrs. Incredible last week to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove at Prudential Center. The Mayor and the Incredibles hosted a special fitness event for children from The Leaguers Head Start program. 

North Caldwell 'Landmark' Restored After Sandy

When Paul Stille read a plea in a local paper for someone to repair a windmill damaged by Superstorm Sandy, he knew he was the right man for the job.

The cherished windmill has stood outside the Vandermolen’s North Caldwell home for more than 20 years and was nearly destroyed by the historic October storm.

Plans for Newark's First Walmart in Final Stages

Plans for Newark’s first Walmart store are in their final stages, according to sources quoted by The Wall Street Journal Wednesday.